Day: April 6, 2025

NDLEA Arrests 2 Brothers At Lagos Airport With 5kg Cocaine in Suitcases

Abibat Babalola

Operatives of a Special Operations Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two brothers: John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja, Lagos with 5kilograms cocaine concealed in walls of their suitcases while attempting to board a flight to India. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement. Babafemi stated that the two brothers were arrested at the Lagos airport on Thursday 3rd April 2025 following proactive processing of credible intelligence.…

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Nigerian Govt Proposes Two-Year NYSC To Boost Youth Employment

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has proposed the extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years as part of efforts to deepen skills acquisition and boost youth employment. The proposed extension includes an expansion of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to better equip corps members with practical skills for job creation and national development. This development was revealed during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji…

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‘Nigerians To Pay Less For Petrol,’ Oil Price Drops To $65/Barrel

Ganiyu Amodu

There are indications that Nigerians would pay less for the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, as the price of Brent dropped to $65 per barrel from $69.90 per barrel in the global market. The price of Brent is used globally to benchmark the prices of other crudes – major feedstocks – and by extension petroleum products prices. Based on checks conducted by Sunday Vanguard, the development was partly fueled by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs. ‘He Died Weeks After Supporting Late Journalists’…

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‘He Died Weeks After Supporting Late Journalists’ Widows,’ Group Pens Tributes For Oladunjoye

Ganiyu Amodu

Oniroyin Support Initiative Convener, Comrade Olatunde Ayinde Oladunjoye, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Oladunjoye died on Friday, April 4th, 2025, after a brief illness. He was aged 58. His death was announced via a statement sent to Platforms Africa, signed by the organisation’s Chairman, Olufunke Fadugba, and the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Adekunle Olayeni. How, When Edwin Clark Will Be Buried, Last Journey Schedule Family Releases For Patriarch ‘13th In History,’ PSG Crowned Ligue 1 Champions NYSC DG Announces Payment Of ₦77,000 Allowance Arrears To Former Corps…

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How, When Edwin Clark Will Be Buried, Last Journey Schedule Family Releases For Patriarch

Ganiyu Amodu

The family of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has scheduled May 13, 2025, for his burial in Kiagbodo Community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta. Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information, and also a former senator during the Second Republic, was born on May 25, 1927. He died on Feb.17, at the age of 97. Clark’s eldest son, Mr Penaowei, announced the burial date on Saturday at a press briefing held at the family residence in Kiagbodo. While unveiling the funeral arrangements for the former leader of…

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‘13th In History,’ PSG Crowned Ligue 1 Champions

Ganiyu Amodu

Paris Saint-Germain have been confirmed as Ligue 1 champions on Saturday. Luis Enrique’s men beat Angers 1-0 to clinch their fourth straight Ligue 1 title in front of their supporters. The win gave PSG an unassailable lead in the French top flight. Desire Doue netted the only goal as they moved to 74 points with six fixtures left. NYSC DG Announces Payment Of ₦77,000 Allowance Arrears To Former Corps Members God Told Me RCCG Council Will One Day Hold Meetings On The Moon – Adeboye PSG are now 24 points…

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NYSC DG Announces Payment Of ₦77,000 Allowance Arrears To Former Corps Members

Ganiyu Amodu

Brigadier General Olakunle Akinyemi Nafiu, Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has assured that corps members who recently completed their one-year mandatory service will receive arrears of the newly implemented ₦77,000 monthly allowance. Speaking at the Batch A 2025 Pre-Mobilisation Workshop held in Abuja on Thursday, April 3, Nafiu confirmed that the payment of the revised allowance commenced in March, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval and implementation of a new minimum wage structure. “The government is conscious of its promise, and within the budgetary provision, it will…

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God Told Me RCCG Council Will One Day Hold Meetings On The Moon – Adeboye

Ganiyu Amodu

Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of RCCG, says God told him the church’s governing council will “one day hold a meeting on the moon”. Speaking at the April edition of the Holy Ghost Congress convention, the cleric said God’s promises may seem unbelievable, but he believes they will come to pass. Adeboye, 83, also recalled how God told him that he would own a city despite living in a one-room apartment in Mushin, Lagos. “I am not doubting God, I know with him all things are possible. But he told…

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Agbongbo Akala: Life And Times Of Legendary Egba Warrior

Ganiyu Amodu

+ What you need to know about the annual Lisabi festival   The Egba people have long gathered once a year to honour their illustrious and courageous liberator, Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, through the renowned Lisabi Festival. The festival serves as a unifying event, drawing Egba sons and daughters from near and far to commemorate the valorous exploits of Lisabi Agbongbo Akala in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Alagba: Close Up On The Royal Ogbomoso Tortoise Which Lived For 344 Years This annual event not only commemorates his pivotal role in liberating…

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‘9 Days To 90th Birthday;’ How Oyo Ex-Governor, Omololu Olunloyo, Died

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Great Mathematician Gone,’ admirers penned tributes for Man whose family produces special brains and beings   Former Governor of Oyo State Omololu Olunloyo is dead. Platforms Africa reports quoting a statement from the Olunloyo family that the late patriarch died just nine days to his 90th birthday. He was born on the 14th of April, 1935. ‘Isioma Nwosu,’ Five Quick Facts About LASU’s 2023/24 Best Graduating Student A Child Can Be Born Older Than Both Parents. Here’s How 13-Yr-Old Boy Dies After Attempting Viral Social Media Challenge My Cult Followers’ll…

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